The Time Machine: Traveling through History with VR

School:: North Naples Middle
Subject:: Social Studies
Teacher:: Ashley Giannone
: Britt Cordes
Students Impacted:: 900
Grade:: 6-8
Date:: August 27, 2021

Investor

Thank you to the following investor for funding this grant.

The Paul Pacter Fund - $1,029.98

Impact to My Classroom

# of Students Impacted: 300

The NNMS Social Studies Department was able to purchase three Oculus Quest 2 VR headsets in addition to several apps due to the generous donation of The Paul Pacter Fund. With these headsets, 6th grade world history students were able to explore the geography and culture of ancient civilizations.

One example of this was during our unit of study on Ancient China. Students participated in immersive cultural dances and traveled along the Great Wall of China (please refer to additional document uploaded that shows free resources used on YouTube to facilitate lesson). Through this multi-sensory and immersive experience, students were transported to another time and place. This innovative learning approach helps students to experience a world much larger than the scope of their reality.

This upcoming school year, the social studies department seeks to implement use of the three Oculus at all grade levels. Teachers, Mr. Cordes and Mrs. Giannone, intend to create a database for NNMS social studies teachers and how they can use the devices within their classroom. This will include how to integrate the headsets into stations and promote small group instruction.

We truly thank you for funding our grant and giving our students the ability to explore history.

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Original Grant Overview

Goal

Students will bring historical sites and events to life through the immersive experience of virtual reality (VR) when learning about the past.

What will be done with my students

Within social studies classrooms, students will build a bridge between the past and present by utilizing VR to explore civilizations and events. Students in grades 6, 7, & 8 will explore historical sites and events with the Oculus Quest 2 and feel as though they are active participants of history!

Some examples of this includes:

World History- 6th graders exploring ancient civilizations and ruins through the National Geographic Explore and BRINK Traveler apps

Civics- 7th graders learning about the Executive Branch with the The People's House app

American History- 8th graders exploring the Civil War through a virtual reality experience

Benefits to my students

The Oculus Quest 2 provides students with immersive experiences as they take "field trips" to uncover the past and the world around them. VR visually transports students to another place or time. It provides students with a multi-sensory and kinesthetic approach to learning.

Providing students with a strong foundation in social studies is essential for cultivating responsible and productive members of our world community.

Budget Narrative

The purchase of two Oculus Quest 2 to facilitate small group instruction and additional money to purchase content-based apps to use on each device.

Items

#	Item	Cost
1	Oculus Quest 2 (64gb)	$489.99
2	Oculus Quest 2 (64gb)	$489.99
3	Oculus App Subscriptions (Examples: National Geographic Explore VR, BRINK Traveler)	$50.00
	Total:	$1,029.98

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